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What type of sentence is typically used to express a statement or declaration?
What type of sentence is typically used to express a statement or declaration?
Which type of sentence asks a question?
Which type of sentence asks a question?
What type of sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice?
What type of sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers advice?
Which type of sentence expresses strong emotions or sudden feelings?
Which type of sentence expresses strong emotions or sudden feelings?
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Which sentence type typically ends with a question mark?
Which sentence type typically ends with a question mark?
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Sentence Types
Declarative Sentences
- Also known as statements
- Express a statement or declaration
- Typically end with a period (.)
- Example: The sun rises in the east.
Interrogative Sentences
- Ask a question
- Typically end with a question mark (?)
- Example: What is your name?
- Can be open-ended or close-ended questions
Imperative Sentences
- Give a command, make a request, or offer advice
- Can be direct or indirect
- Typically end with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!)
- Example: Close the door. or Please pass the salt!
Exclamatory Sentences
- Express strong emotions or sudden feelings
- Typically end with an exclamation mark (!)
- Example: What a beautiful day!
- Can be used to express excitement, surprise, or emphasis
Sentence Types
- Declarative sentences, also known as statements, express a statement or declaration and typically end with a period (.).
- Example of declarative sentence: The sun rises in the east.
Interrogative Sentences
- Interrogative sentences ask a question and typically end with a question mark (?).
- Interrogative sentences can be open-ended or close-ended questions.
- Example of interrogative sentence: What is your name?
Imperative Sentences
- Imperative sentences give a command, make a request, or offer advice.
- Imperative sentences can be direct or indirect.
- Imperative sentences typically end with a period (.) or an exclamation mark (!).
- Examples of imperative sentences: Close the door. or Please pass the salt!
Exclamatory Sentences
- Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions or sudden feelings.
- Exclamatory sentences typically end with an exclamation mark (!).
- Exclamatory sentences can be used to express excitement, surprise, or emphasis.
- Example of exclamatory sentence: What a beautiful day!
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Learn about the different types of sentences in English grammar, including declarative, interrogative, and imperative sentences. Understand their characteristics and examples.
